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Proverbs

Proverbs in full in the Berean Standard Bible (31 chapters): read it chapter by chapter and compare translations.

Chapters of Proverbs

  1. 1These are the proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel,
  2. 2My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,
  3. 3Trust in the Lord with all your heartMy son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;
  4. 4Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.
  5. 5My son, pay attention to my wisdom; incline your ear to my insight,
  6. 6My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have struck hands in pledge with a stranger,
  7. 7My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments within you.
  8. 8Does not wisdom call out, and understanding raise her voice?
  9. 9Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars.
  10. 10The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
  11. 11Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.
  12. 12Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
  13. 13A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
  14. 14Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
  15. 15A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
  16. 16The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
  17. 17Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.
  18. 18He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
  19. 19Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.
  20. 20Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
  21. 21The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.
  22. 22A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold.
  23. 23When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is set before you,
  24. 24Do not envy wicked men or desire their company;
  25. 25These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:
  26. 26Like snow in summer and rain at harvest, honor does not befit a fool.
  27. 27Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.
  28. 28The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
  29. 29A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
  30. 30These are the words of Agur son of Jakeh—the burden that this man declared to Ithiel: “I am weary, O God, and worn out.
  31. 31The virtuous womanThese are the words of King Lemuel—the burden that his mother taught him: